the philadelphia yellow fever epidemic 1793
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Yellow Fever
Yellow Fever
Yellow Fever
Yellow Fever
What is Yellow Fever? >headache>into the stomach.
>Then, they vomited the blood.
People struggled.
Doctors had to strap their patients down while they watched them diet
Yellow Fever>headache
>fever
>back pain
>skin became yellow
>hurt all over
Then the virus destroyed the liver
and finally, the blood.
People bled from their
>eyes
>nose
>mouth
>into the stomach.
>Then, they vomited the blood.
People struggled.
Doctors had to strap their patients down while they watched them diet
for 72 hours,
like the flu.
Yellow Fever>headache
>fever
>back pain
>skin became yellow
>hurt all over
Then the virus destroyed the liver
and finally, the blood.
People bled from their
>eyes
>nose
>mouth
>into the stomach.
>Then, they vomited the blood.
People struggled.
Doctors had to strap their patients down while they watched them diet
for 72 hours,
like the flu.
Yellow Fever>headache
>fever
>back pain
>skin became yellow
>hurt all over
Then the virus destroyed the liver
and finally, the blood.
People bled from their
>eyes
>nose
>mouth
>into the stomach.
>Then, they vomited the blood.
People struggled.
Doctors had to strap their patients down while they watched them diet
for 72 hours,
like the flu.
Yellow Fever>headache
>fever
>back pain
>skin became yellow
>hurt all over
Then the virus destroyed the liver
and finally, the blood.
People bled from their
>eyes
>nose
>mouth
>into the stomach.
>Then, they vomited the blood.
People struggled.
Doctors had to strap their patients down while they watched them diet
for 72 hours,
like the flu.
Yellow Fever>headache
>fever
>back pain
>skin became yellow
>hurt all over
Then the virus destroyed the liver
and finally, the blood.
People bled from their
>eyes
>nose
>mouth
>into the stomach.
>Then, they vomited the blood.
People struggled.
Doctors had to strap their patients down while they watched them diet
for 72 hours,
like the flu.
Yellow Fever>headache
>fever
>back pain
>skin became yellow
>hurt all over
Then the virus destroyed the liver
and finally, the blood.
People bled from their
>eyes
>nose
>mouth
>into the stomach.
>Then, they vomited the blood.
People struggled.
Doctors had to strap their patients down while they watched them diet
for 72 hours,
like the flu.
Yellow Fever>headache
>fever
>back pain
>skin became yellow
>hurt all over
Then the virus destroyed the liver
and finally, the blood.
People bled from their
>eyes
>nose
>mouth
>into the stomach.
>Then, they vomited the blood.
People struggled.
Doctors had to strap their patients down while they watched them diet
for 72 hours,
like the flu.
Yellow Fever>headache
>fever
>back pain
>skin became yellow
>hurt all over
Then the virus destroyed the liver
and finally, the blood.
People bled from their
>eyes
>nose
>mouth
>into the stomach.
>Then, they vomited the blood.
People struggled.
Doctors had to strap their patients down while they watched them diet
}for 72 hours,
like the flu.
Yellow Fever>headache
>fever
>back pain
>skin became yellow
>hurt all over
Then the virus destroyed the liver
and finally, the blood.
People bled from their
>eyes
>nose
>mouth
>into the stomach.
>Then, they vomited the blood.
People struggled.
Doctors had to strap their patients down while they watched them diet
}
Yellow Fever>headache
>fever
>back pain
>skin became yellow
>hurt all over
Then the virus destroyed the liver
and finally, the blood.
People bled from their
>eyes
>nose
>mouth
>into the stomach.
>Then, they vomited the blood.
People struggled.
Doctors had to strap their patients down while they watched them diet
}for 72 hours,
like the flu.
Yellow Fever>headache
>fever
>back pain
>skin became yellow
>hurt all over
Then the virus destroyed the liver
and finally, the blood.
People bled from their
>eyes
>nose
>mouth
>into the stomach.
>Then, they vomited the blood.
People struggled.
Doctors had to strap their patients down while they watched them diet
}for 72 hours,
like the flu.
Yellow Fever>headache
>fever
>back pain
>skin became yellow
>hurt all over
Then the virus destroyed the liver
and finally, the blood.
People bled from their
>eyes
>nose
>mouth
>into the stomach.
>Then, they vomited the blood.
People struggled.
Doctors had to strap their patients down while they watched them diet
}for 72 hours,
like the flu.
Yellow Fever>headache
>fever
>back pain
>skin became yellow
>hurt all over
Then the virus destroyed the liver
and finally, the blood.
People bled from their
>eyes
>nose
>mouth
>into the stomach.
>Then, they vomited the blood.
People struggled.
Doctors had to strap their patients down while they watched them diet
}for 72 hours,
like the flu.
Yellow Fever>headache
>fever
>back pain
>skin became yellow
>hurt all over
Then the virus destroyed the liver
and finally, the blood.
People bled from their
>eyes
>nose
>mouth
>into the stomach.
>Then, they vomited the blood.
People struggled.
Doctors had to strap their patients down while they watched them diet
}for 72 hours,
like the flu.
Yellow Fever>headache
>fever
>back pain
>skin became yellow
>hurt all over
Then the virus destroyed the liver
and finally, the blood.
People bled from their
>eyes
>nose
>mouth
>into the stomach.
>Then, they vomited the blood.
People struggled.
Doctors had to strap their patients down while they watched them diet
}for 72 hours,
like the flu.
Yellow Fever>headache
>fever
>back pain
>skin became yellow
>hurt all over
Then the virus destroyed the liver
and finally, the blood.
People bled from their
>eyes
>nose
>mouth
>into the stomach.
>Then, they vomited the blood.
People struggled.
Doctors had to strap their patients down while they watched them diet
}for 72 hours,
like the flu.
Yellow Fever>headache
>fever
>back pain
>skin became yellow
>hurt all over
Then the virus destroyed the liver
and finally, the blood.
People bled from their
>eyes
>nose
>mouth
>into the stomach.
>Then, they vomited the blood.
People struggled.
Doctors had to strap their patients down while they watched them diet
}for 72 hours,
like the flu.
Yellow Fever>headache
>fever
>back pain
>skin became yellow
>hurt all over
Then the virus destroyed the liver
and finally, the blood.
People bled from their
>eyes
>nose
>mouth
>into the stomach.
>Then, they vomited the blood.
People struggled.
Doctors had to strap their patients down while they watched them diet
}for 72 hours,
like the flu.
Yellow Fever>headache
>fever
>back pain
>skin became yellow
>hurt all over
Then the virus destroyed the liver
and finally, the blood.
People bled from their
>eyes
>nose
>mouth
>into the stomach.
>Then, they vomited the blood.
People struggled.
Doctors had to strap their patients down while they watched them die.t
}for 72 hours,
like the flu.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
45,000 people lived in Philadelphia.
17,000 escaped.
5,000 died from Yellow Fever. hite’s next door neighbor.
Bishop White helped Dr. Rush take care of sick people and bury the dead.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
45,000 people lived in Philadelphia.
17,000 escaped.
5,000 died from Yellow Fever. hite’s next door neighbor.
Bishop White helped Dr. Rush take care of sick people and bury the dead.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
45,000 people lived in Philadelphia.
17,000 escaped.
5,000 died from Yellow Fever. hite’s next door neighbor.
Bishop White helped Dr. Rush take care of sick people and bury the dead.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
45,000 people lived in Philadelphia.
17,000 escaped.
5,000 died from Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
45,000 people lived in Philadelphia.
17,000 escaped.
5,000 died from Yellow Fever. e care of sick people and bury the dead.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
45,000 people lived in Philadelphia.
17,000 escaped.
5,000 died from Yellow Fever.e care of sick people and bury the dead.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
45,000 people lived in Philadelphia.
17,000 escaped.
5,000 died from Yellow Fever.e d
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
45,000 people lived in Philadelphia.
17,000 escaped.
5,000 died from Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
45,000 people lived in Philadelphia.
17,000 escaped.
5,000 died from Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
45,000 people lived in Philadelphia.
17,000 escaped.
5,000 died from Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
45,000 people lived in Philadelphia.
17,000 escaped.
5,000 died from Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
45,000 people lived in Philadelphia.
17,000 escaped.
5,000 died from Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
45,000 people lived in Philadelphia.
17,000 escaped.
5,000 died from Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
45,000 people lived in Philadelphia.
17,000 escaped.
5,000 died from Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
45,000 people lived in Philadelphia.
17,000 escaped.
5,000 died from Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
45,000 people lived in Philadelphia.
17,000 escaped.
5,000 died from Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
45,000 people lived in Philadelphia.
17,000 escaped.
5,000 died from Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
45,000 people lived in Philadelphia.
17,000 escaped.
5,000 died from Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
45,000 people lived in Philadelphia.
17,000 escaped.
5,000 died from Yellow Fever.
There is no cure for yellow fever.
Healthy people helped sick people.
There is no cure for yellow fever.
Most people died. Some improved and lived.
Healthy people helped sick people.
There is no cure for yellow fever.
Most people died. Some improved and lived.
Healthy people helped sick people.
Doctors, nurses and volunteers helped sick people.
Philadelphians loved Bishop White because he helped people.
Most rich people left Philadelphia during the Yellow Fever epidemic,
but Bishop White stayed to help sick people.
Philadelphians loved Bishop White because he helped people.
Many people left Philadelphia during the Yellow Fever epidemic, but
Bishop White stayed to help sick people.
Philadelphians loved Bishop White because he helped people.
Many people left Philadelphia during the Yellow Fever epidemic, but
Bishop White stayed to help sick people.
African American church leaders Richard Allen and Absalom Jones
worked with Bishop White taking care of people who had Yellow Fever.
Philadelphians loved Bishop White because he helped people.
Many people left Philadelphia during the Yellow Fever epidemic, but
Bishop White stayed to help sick people.
African American church leaders Richard Allen and Absalom Jones
worked with Bishop White taking care of people who had Yellow Fever.
Richard Allen Bishop White Absalom Jones
Philadelphians loved Bishop White because he helped people.
Many people left Philadelphia during the Yellow Fever epidemic, but
Bishop White stayed to help sick people.
About 100 people died every day.
Philadelphians loved Bishop White because he helped people.
Many people left Philadelphia during the Yellow Fever epidemic, but
Bishop White stayed to help sick people.
About 100 people died every day.
‘Bring out your dead!”
Philadelphians loved Bishop White because he helped people.
Many people left Philadelphia during the Yellow Fever epidemic, but
Bishop White stayed to help sick people.
About 100 people died every day. Bishop White, Richard Allen,
Absalem Jones and other church leaders led many funerals.
Philadelphians loved Bishop White because he helped people.
Many people left Philadelphia during the Yellow Fever epidemic, but
Bishop White stayed to help sick people.
About 100 people died every day. Bishop White, Richard Allen,
Absalem Jones and other church leaders led many funerals.
Philadelphians loved Bishop White because he helped people.
Many people left Philadelphia during the Yellow Fever epidemic, but
Bishop White stayed to help sick people.
About 100 people died every day. Bishop White, Richard Allen,
Absalem Jones and other church leaders led many funerals.
President Washington was living in Philadelphia during the Yellow Fever Epidemic.
He wanted to stay.
“...as Mrs. Washington was unwilling to leave me surrounded by ...the fever, I could not think of hazarding her and the Children any longer by my continuance in the city, the house in which we lived being, in a manner, blockaded, by the disorder."
“...as Mrs. Washington was unwilling to leave me surrounded by ...the fever, I could not think of hazarding her and the Children any longer by my continuance in the city, the house in which we lived being, in a manner, blockaded, by the disorder."
“...as Mrs. Washington was unwilling to leave me surrounded by ...the fever, I could not think of hazarding her and the Children any longer by my continuance in the city, the house in which we lived being, in a manner, blockaded, by the disorder."
“...as Mrs. Washington was unwilling to leave me surrounded by ...the fever, I could not think of hazarding her and the Children any longer by my continuance in the city, the house in which we lived being, in a manner, blockaded, by the disorder."
What is Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
Dr. Benjamin Rush
Bishop White’s next door neighbor.
Bishop White helped Dr. Rush take care of sick people and bury the dead.
What is Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
Dr. Benjamin Rush
Bishop White’s next door neighbor.
Bishop White helped Dr. Rush take care of sick people and bury the dead.
What is Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
Dr. Benjamin Rush
Dr. Rush and other doctors did not understand why Yellow Fever happened.
What is Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
What is Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
Yellow Fever comes from other places.
What is Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
What is Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
What is Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
Yellow Fever comes from bugs incoffee beans.
What is Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
Dr. Rush thought maggots in coffee beans
brought to Philadelphia made people get
Yellow Fever.
Yellow Fever comes from bugs incoffee beans.
Dr. Rush wrote about his ideas
about the Yellow Fever epidemic
in 1799.
What is Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
Dr. Benjamin Rush
Bishop White helped Dr. Rush take care of sick people and bury the dead.
What is Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
Dr. Benjamin Rush
Doctors used terrible medical treatments.
What is Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
Dr. Benjamin Rush
Doctors used terrible medical treatments.
What is Yellow Fever.
How did Yellow Fever Hurt Philadelphia in 1793?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
Dr. Benjamin Rush
Doctors used terrible medical treatments.
Most doctors believed taking out ‘bad blood’ helped sick people.
Bishop White never became sick with Yellow Fever. Why?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
Bishop White never became sick with Yellow Fever. Why?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
Bishop White never became sick with Yellow Fever. Why?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
Bishop White never became sick with Yellow Fever. Why?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
Indoor necessary for two people
Bishop White never became sick with Yellow Fever. Why?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
Bishop White never became sick with Yellow Fever. Why?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
Bishop White never became sick with Yellow Fever. Why?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
Bishop White never became sick with Yellow Fever. Why?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
Bishop White never became sick with Yellow Fever. Why?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek. Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot
of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow
Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city
workers filled in Dock Creek.
Bishop White never became sick with Yellow Fever. Why?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek.
Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot of mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow Fever killed
thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city workers filled
in Dock Creek.
Bishop White never became sick with Yellow Fever. Why?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek.
Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot of mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes make people sick from Yellow Fever. Yellow Fever killed
thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797. Later, city workers filled
in Dock Creek.
Bishop White never became sick with Yellow Fever. Why?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek.
Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot of mosquitoes.
Today, we know mosquitoes made people sick from Yellow Fever.
Yellow Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797.
Later, city workers filled in Dock Creek.
Bishop White never became sick with Yellow Fever. Why?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek.
Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot of mosquitoes.
Today, we know mosquitoes made people sick from Yellow Fever.
Yellow Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797.
Later, city workers filled in Dock Creek.
Bishop White never became sick with Yellow Fever. Why?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek.
Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot of mosquitoes.
Today, we know mosquitoes made people sick from Yellow Fever.
Yellow Fever killed thousands of Philadelphians in 1793 and 1797.
Later, city workers filled in Dock Creek.
Dock Creek
Bishop White House
Bishop White never became sick with Yellow Fever. Why?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek.
Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot of mosquitoes.
Today, we know mosquitoes made people sick from Yellow Fever.
Yellow Fever killed thousands
of Philadelphians in 1793 and
1797. Later, city workers filled in Dock Creek.
Dock Creek
Bishop White House
Bishop White never became sick with Yellow Fever. Why?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek.
Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot of mosquitoes.
Today, we know mosquitoes made people sick from Yellow Fever.
Yellow Fever killed thousands
of Philadelphians in 1793 and
1797. Later, city workers filled in Dock Creek.
Dock Creek
Bishop White House
Bishop White never became sick with Yellow Fever. Why?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek.
Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot of mosquitoes.
Today, we know mosquitoes made people sick from Yellow Fever.
Yellow Fever killed thousands
of Philadelphians in 1793 and
1797. Later, city workers filled in Dock Creek.
Dock Creek
Bishop White House
Bishop White never became sick with Yellow Fever. Why?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek.
Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot of mosquitoes.
Today, we know mosquitoes made people sick from Yellow Fever.
Yellow Fever killed thousands
of Philadelphians in 1793 and
1797. Later, city workers filled in Dock Creek.
Dock Creek
Bishop White House
Bishop White never became sick with Yellow Fever. Why?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek.
Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot of mosquitoes.
Today, we know mosquitoes made people sick from Yellow Fever.
Yellow Fever killed thousands
of Philadelphians in 1793 and
1797. Later, city workers filled in Dock Creek.
Bishop White never became sick with Yellow Fever. Why?
Bishop White had a bathroom inside his house. People called this
room the "necessary.” Most homes had necessaries outside. Servants
went behind the Bishop’s house and emptied the privies (toilets) outside
into Dock Creek.
Because of pollution, Dock Creek probably had a lot of mosquitoes.
Today, we know mosquitoes made people sick from Yellow Fever.
Yellow Fever killed thousands
of Philadelphians in 1793 and
1797. Later, city workers filled in Dock Creek.